Buying or renting is one of the key topics on the agenda for many young people at the moment. After all, with rental prices sky high and with even a shoebox in one of the least salubrious parts of London costing a fortune it can often seem like a wise move to buy. However, finding property for sale in London can be tough too – with many balking at the option of taking on hundreds of thousands of pounds worth ...
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For first-time-buyers and those wanting to move up the housing ladder it’s a bit of a nightmare. With rising house prices across the country, it’s proving tough for those looking to get on with their lives. The problem is that common sense warns against borrowing too much. After all, interest rates can only go one way – and that’s up! Whatever happens, borrowing in the medium to long-term is likely to rise. This is why many buyers are keen to ...
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There’s been a lot of talk about house prices recently – plus ca change, one may say! After all with the second phase of Help-to-Buy mortgage schemes kicking into action, this topic’s hardly been out of the news. But what does this mean for those buying a house in the UK? Will there be a bubble after this artificial stimulation which will lead to an inevitable new housing boom? What will be the implications for the housing market going forward? ...
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